Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) is a non-governmental and non-profit community development volunteer organization (NGO). VIN aims to promote equality, economic well-being and basic human rights through enhanced educational programs and community training. VIN adopts an integrat ... ed, participatory community development approach for the well-being of the community. It works with both local and international volunteers, implementing different kinds of programs and activities under its six major programs: 1. Women’s Empowerment: 2. Public Health & Medical Care 3. Environment Conservation & Cultural Biodiversity; 4. Children’s Development 5. Youth Empowerment and 6. Disaster Risk & Reduction

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Civil Engineer

Apply Before : 2020-12-02 (Closed) View: 3025

Job summary

  • No. of Vacancy
    : 1
  • Job Type
    : Contract
  • Offered Salary
    : Negotiable
  • Gender
    : Both
  • Career Level
    :
  • Experience
    : 3-5 Years
  • Apply Before
    : 2020-12-02 Closed

Job Description:

Project Site: Okhaldhunga Duration: 3 months with possible extension
Project Start Date: As soon as possible (Immediately hiring)
Responsible to: District Project Coordinator

Role and Responsibilities: 

Lead and manage the construction of the Micro Irrigation Project in Dalit households in Okhaldhunga. 

  • Project study, site visit and field observation; 
  • Design the superstructure (water tank and pipeline system) as per project need; 
  • Asses the feasibility of the construction site; 
  • Orient workers and family about construction;
  • Ensure safety of the workers, family and yourself; 
  • Materials assessment and support in procurement;
  • Regular site visit and monitoring the construction progress; 
  • Update progress to project coordinator; 
  • Orient family about installation and safe use of the water tank; 
  • Prepare and submit final report. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Project Specific Skills

  • Knowledge and skills on designing & implementation
  • Proficient on computer and presentation skills
  • Proficient in conducting orientation to make workers understand plans
  • Efficiency on engaging people
  • Looks issues from positive perspective

Desirable Skills

  • Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills
  • A team player with good work ethics
  • Time management and leadership qualities
  • Adaptable, flexible and able to work under pressure
  • Accepting of different ideas and culture
  • Problem solving: always be part of solutions than part of a problem
  • Creative
  • Willingness to live in rural communities. 
  • Positive attitude
  • Motorbike driving license and willing to take motorbike to project site

Education + Experience:

Academic Qualification:

  • BE in civil engineering

Work Experience:

  • 3-5 years of experience on designing & execution of the construction project.
  • Experience in micro-irrigation project. 

Benefits:

  • Salary: 60,000 to 70,000 including benefits– based on the working experience. 
  • Important Note: Applicant should possess a valid licence and bike. Should be comfortable taking their bike to Okhaldhunga. Must report to Okhaldhunga by 1st December, 2020

Apply Instruction:

Interested candidates are requested to email their Letter of Motivation and Updated CV at career@vin.org.np with the subject as ‘Civil Engineer’.

Telephonic inquiries will not be entertained.

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